Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Mathematics and Data Science Dundalk Institute of Technology, Ireland

This course builds strong foundational knowledge in the areas of Mathematics, Statistics and Programming. Well-rounded computing skills are developed allowing students to focus in on high-tech areas within the data and computing domains. Industry specific topics include: Fundamental and Advanced Statistics Techniques, Applied Probability, Artificial Intelligence, Data Mining and Data Visualisation Techniques. The course is well suited to students who enjoy mathematics and problem-solving, and are looking to develop a more applied, industry-focussed skillset than offered by traditional mathematics courses.

Essential programming capability and Systems knowledge are developed through programming in R & Python, Data/Big Data and Distributed Data Systems. Alongside this students will develop strong mathematical reasoning and in-depth understanding in areas of Computational Mathematics and Mathematical Analysis such as Logic, Number Theory, Linear Algebra, Calculus and Mathematical Modelling.

A love of mathematical problem-solving and numerical reasoning is essential for success on this course, coding is a key element of any data science course, but this is taught from scratch, so there is no requirement for prior knowledge of programming.